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A Singida White bull stands against a wooden fence in a dry field.

Collaboration can help harness tools and technology to support development in animal production.

Oceanic Manta Ray

Understanding diversity in declining manta ray species points to conservation management policies to prevent overfishing.

Agri science parliament event credit Kevin Middleton

Scientists meet parliamentarians at event with focus on the application of research in agriculture.

Three cattle with large horns are lying on grass in the sunshine.

Analysis of combined DNA datasets highlights genetic areas of interest for breeding livestock adapted to challenging environments.

A close up of the head of an Atlantic salmon in clear blue water.

A five-year partnership with industry will consider how to limit the impact of disease in salmon production.

Two pigs

Studies in large mammals offer new avenues for understanding severe Covid-19 infections and developing effective treatments.